An abstract of the article "Selective beta1-blockade improves cardiac function and energy metabolism and increases expression of myocardial angiotensinogen in rats during early postinfarct remodeling," by E. Omerovic et al., is presented.

An abstract of the article "Assessment of Valsalva maneuver as a method for evaluation of patients with pseudonormalized left ventricular filling pattern" by Said Shalaby, Walaa Farid, Ahmed Ashraf Reda and Ahmed El Kersh is presented.

An abstract of the article "Limitations of Valsalva maneuver to detect pseudonormal transmitral filling pattern: a study of healthy individuals" by S. Cosson, P. Beaufils and J. P. Kevorkian is presented.

An abstract of the article "Elevated B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Is Associated With the Presence of Diastolic Abnormalities in an Asymptomatic, At-Risk Community Population: The Screening TO Prevent Heart Failure (STOP HF) Study," by C. Conlon and colleagues is presented.